TABLE OF CONTENTS
• List of Master Planned Communities in Conroe, TX
• List of Gated Communities in Conroe, TX
• List of 55+ Communities in Conroe, TX
• List of New Home Communities in Conroe, TX
• List of Neighborhood Videos in Conroe, TX
• List of Public Schools in Conroe, TX
• Living in Conroe, TX — What I LOVE and What I HATE
THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CONROE, TX
Conroe Texas is located in Montgomery County, about 40 miles north of the city of Houston. In the metropolitan areas of Houston–The Woodlands–Sugar Land, Conroe Texas is the largest city.
The population has grown to 98,081 people in 2021, up from 56,207 in 2010. Conroe was the fastest developing big city in the US, according to the Census Bureau.
Red-cockaded Woodpecker (Image from Birdwatcher)
Isaac Conroe, where the city’s name was based, is a Houston lumberman and a Union Cavalry commander from the North. In 1881, he established a sawmill in the neighborhood. Initially, the city’s riches came from the lumber and oil sectors. There were high lumber demands on the piney wood forest at that time, so it was named “Conroe’s Switch.” From 1931 to 1935, the oil boom flourished. George W. Strake discovered the Conroe Oil Field, which produced distillate and natural gas from the Cockfield Formation at a depth of about 5,000 feet. The second well was made and it produced around 1200 BOPD. It resulted in 40 million barrels of oil.
The city had more millionaires than any other city in the United States due to oil profits, however, this was only for a short time. Many people from Houston settled in the Conroe area as soon as Interstate 45 was built.
Conroe Texas is known to have The Piney Woods, which is comprised of pine and hardwood woods and also the loblolly pine, being the most abundant. The Shortleaf pine is another popular choice. Also, vegetation is prevalent in the blackland plains. The forest is important to Conroe because it is both a habitat for the red-cockaded woodpecker and a platform for educational and research development. Summers are hot and humid in this location, and winters are normally pleasant to chilly. It is classed as humid subtropical by the Köppen Climate Classification System (Cfa).
Amenities in Conroe, TX
Conroe Texas Historical Flag Park (Image from City of Conroe)
There are several parks in Conroe Texas that are noteworthy to the city’s history. The 166 troops lost in action in Montgomery County are commemorated in the Montgomery County War Memorial Park. The Lone Star Monument and the Historical Flag Park are both proud to display flags that represent the heritage of Texas. Many early settlers’ items are on display at the Montgomery County’s Heritage Museum.
Lake Conroe (Image from iStock Photo)
One of the most popular spots to visit is Lake Conroe. All water-related activities, such as boating and fishing, are happening here.
A new ADA-compliant playground with a full-size basketball court, athletic field, and picnic area is located at Flournoy Park. A pavilion, play structure, 1-mile jogging/walking route, picnic tables, and public art area are all part of the 39-acre, John Burge Park. With ADA-compliant playgrounds, pavilions, and picnic areas, Candy Cane Park, is Conroe’s most well-known park. Its swimming pool is located at the Ray Recreation Center and the Conroe Aquatic Center. The Montgomery County Heritage Museum can be found here.
Other spots to visit are Conroe City Park, Conroe Parks & Recreation, McDade Park, Trillium Park, Lewis Park, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Park, etc.
Conroe Texas Candy Cane Park (Image from City of Conroe)
Healthcare facilities such as Mary Swain Sanitarium were built in Conroe’s early history. It was replaced by the Montgomery County Hospital, which later reopened as the Montgomery County Hospital District.
Conroe was designated with a large urbanized transit system catering to over 200,000 residents in 2012, as its population grew dramatically. The Interstate 45, Texas Highway 105, Conroe-North Houston Regional Airport, Greyhound Bus Lines, Conroe Connection, and the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway (BNSF) operate nonstop to connect all possible destinations.
Conroe Texas Regional Airport (Image from AJC)
Restaurants in Conroe, TX
The Catch is a casual seafood resto with many locations in all of Texas. Kitchen Tales serves Southern comfort staples alongside beer & wine. Honor Cafe is a military-veterans-owned place serving great food in honor of the Republic’s history. McKenzie’s Barbeque & Burgers Conroe Texas offers slow-cooked poultry, pork, & beef. Red Brick Tavern is an old-school-themed pub with live music and craft brews.
Other food hubs are Texas Roadhouse, Joe’s Italian Restaurant, Oh! Le Crepe, Vero Italian Kitchen, Pacific Yard House, and more!
Entertainment in Conroe, TX
Pacific Yard House is Conroe’s restaurant and live music entertainment venue. Conroe’s Incredible Pizza Company is an amusement center with a buffet, games & attractions like an ice skating rink, bumper cars, mini-golf, etc. Johnny B Dalton‘s is a night pub and dance club. Owen Theatre has 250 seats for hosting live productions of plays and musicals. Crighton Theatre is another historic performing arts center. 7 Acre Wood is a children’s amusement center and fun park offering old-fashioned attractions such as swings, pony rides, petting zoo, etc. That Escape Place is an amazing amusement area for testing your abilities. Explore their 60 minutes of puzzle-solving fun.
Marshalls’ Tavern, 202 MAIN, Heritage Place, Lone Star Expo, The Grand Theatre 14 Conroe, etc. are an addition to the long list.
Schools in Conroe, TX
Conroe ISD (main areas) and Willis ISD serve the entire city of Conroe (northern section). Residents generally rely on the LSC University Center and the Lone Star College-Montgomery Campus. There are also other campuses in the county, including Conroe Center, EMCID Center, and St. Thomas University Micro Campus.
Conroe Texas Conroe ISD (Image from Community Impact)
Conroe High School serves 60 percent of the Conroe Independent School District, with a few students attending Caney Creek High School and Oak Ridge High School. John V. Peet Junior High School, Washington Junior High School, and Albert B. Moorhead Junior High School are the junior high schools. Travis Intermediate School, Cryar Intermediate School, and Bozman Intermediate School are intermediate schools. Anderson Elementary School, Neil Armstrong Elementary School, Giesinger Elementary School, Sam Houston Elementary School, O. A. Reaves Elementary School, B. B. Rice Elementary School, and J. B. Rice Elementary School are the elementary schools. Willis High School, W. Runyan Elementary School, Turner Elementary School, and Brabham Middle School are zoned for the Willis ISD section.
There are also private schools here such as the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, Covenant Christian School, Sacred Heart Catholic School – Roman Catholic, Montgomery Christian Academy, Frassati Catholic High School, and Lifestyle Christian School.
The Montgomery County Memorial Library System’s main branch is run by the county.
Some Custom Home Builders in Conroe, TX
Conroe Texas (Image from Chron)
- Schenck Builders LLC
- OMG Builders, LLC
- Westwick Builders Inc
- ASGi Homes Conroe Texas
- Trademark Quality Homes, LLC
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